# Slack Trapeze **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Tricks\ **Created:** [February 19, 2009, 12:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slack-trapeze/692 "2009-02-19T00:08:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![yoyomaster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/94ad74/32.png) [@yoyomaster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaster)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2009, 12:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slack-trapeze/692/1 "2009-02-19T00:08:32Z")
I can’t do this trick, I need tips on how to make the slack part right. Thanks! ;D ---
**Author:** ![Samad](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/samad/32/19_2.png) [@Samad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Samad)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2009, 12:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slack-trapeze/692/2 "2009-02-19T00:35:49Z")
The loop on your hand should go over your wrist. [![]( " - YouTube") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRtSHBqNi-8) ---
**Author:** ![andrerolemodel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andrerolemodel/32/63_2.png) [@andrerolemodel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andrerolemodel)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2009, 11:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slack-trapeze/692/3 "2009-02-20T23:38:16Z")
or it might be that your string wont go over cause that was the case with me the string wa not dense enough ---
**Author:** ![Kim-Lan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kim-lan/32/16_2.png) [@Kim-Lan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kim-Lan)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2009, 11:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slack-trapeze/692/4 "2009-02-20T23:41:57Z")
> [@andrerolemodel](#): > > or it might be that your string wont go over cause that was the case with me the string wa not dense enough I’m don’t think it has anything to do with density. It is important, however like in any slack trick, to make sure that you have neutral string tension. ---
**Author:** ![Mitchell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e19adc/32.png) [@Mitchell](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mitchell)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2009, 11:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slack-trapeze/692/5 "2009-02-20T23:52:44Z")
> [@Kim-Lan](#): > > > [@andrerolemodel](#): > > > > or it might be that your string wont go over cause that was the case with me the string wa not dense enough > > I’m don’t think it has anything to do with density. It is important, however like in any slack trick, to make sure that you have neutral string tension. This is very true. For slack tricks, I recommend some 100% Poly string. ---
**Author:** ![EvanB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/90ced4/32.png) [@EvanB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanB)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2009, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slack-trapeze/692/6 "2009-02-21T00:59:27Z")
Practice with a dead yoyo first. Doesnt matter how big the loop is, just that there is a loop and it will get bigger the more you try ---
**Author:** ![Samad](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/samad/32/19_2.png) [@Samad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Samad)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2009, 1:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slack-trapeze/692/7 "2009-02-21T01:01:35Z")
> [@Ebinballer](#): > > Practice with a dead yoyo first. Doesnt matter how big the loop is, just that there is a loop and it will get bigger the more you try I agree, but be careful because you can get a knot. Also, I recommend Intetnus G-String, N-Threads, or 50/50 Have Fun Throwing, ~Samad ---
**Author:** ![andrerolemodel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andrerolemodel/32/63_2.png) [@andrerolemodel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andrerolemodel)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2009, 1:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slack-trapeze/692/8 "2009-02-21T13:08:08Z")
> [@Kim-Lan](#): > > > [@andrerolemodel](#): > > > > or it might be that your string wont go over cause that was the case with me the string wa not dense enough > > I’m don’t think it has anything to do with density. It is important, however like in any slack trick, to make sure that you have neutral string tension. oh sorry i was thinking this was a differnt trick ---
**Author:** ![Concretcutter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/48db29/32.png) [@Concretcutter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Concretcutter)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 12:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slack-trapeze/692/9 "2009-02-25T00:01:49Z")
That little boy in the Video of Samad looks like me when I was young lol. That kid is way better than me. Hes showing the Slack Trapeize but doing like 50 other tricks, what a little showoff! ---
**Author:** ![Kim-Lan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kim-lan/32/16_2.png) [@Kim-Lan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kim-Lan)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 12:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slack-trapeze/692/10 "2009-02-25T00:05:03Z")
> [@Concretcutter](#): > > That little boy in the Video of Samad looks like me when I was young lol. That kid is way better than me. Hes showing the Slack Trapeize but doing like 50 other tricks, what a little showoff! That’s Samad. 😛 And didn’t really do that many other tricks, I think. ---
**Author:** ![AKan3A](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8e7dd6/32.png) [@AKan3A](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AKan3A)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 12:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slack-trapeze/692/11 "2009-02-25T00:08:46Z")
samad how can you recommend something without trying it first??? ---
**Author:** ![Samad](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/samad/32/19_2.png) [@Samad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Samad)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 12:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slack-trapeze/692/12 "2009-02-25T00:09:45Z")
> [@AKan3A](#): > > samad how can you recommend something without trying it first??? What are you talking about? ---
**Author:** ![AKan3A](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8e7dd6/32.png) [@AKan3A](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AKan3A)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 12:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slack-trapeze/692/13 "2009-02-25T00:10:45Z")
you said that the person should try gsting but you havent even tried it ---
**Author:** ![Kim-Lan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kim-lan/32/16_2.png) [@Kim-Lan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kim-Lan)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slack-trapeze/692/14 "2009-02-25T00:11:25Z")
Get your facts straight before you make accusations, please. He has tried G-String. ---
**Author:** ![Samad](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/samad/32/19_2.png) [@Samad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Samad)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slack-trapeze/692/15 "2009-02-25T00:11:54Z")
> [@Kim-Lan](#): > > Get your facts straight before you make accusations, please. He has tried G-String. Thanks Kim-Lan. ---
**Author:** ![AKan3A](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8e7dd6/32.png) [@AKan3A](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AKan3A)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 12:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slack-trapeze/692/16 "2009-02-25T00:14:06Z")
i apoligize samad, i was thinking about angel hair string